Am Dam
Am Dam is the capital of Djourf Al Ahmar Department in Sila Region, Chad, located at an important crossroads in the Batha River valley. It is a small town about northwest of Goz-Beida and by road from the capital N'Djamena. Am Dam is also the name of the Sub-Prefecture that the city is within. The population of the entire Am Dam Sub-Prefecture is 77,593.
The town is served by Am Dam Airport.History
It was captured by rebels in their advance on N'Djamena on June 15, 2008. A battle near the town stopped a new rebel offensive in May 2009, with more than 200 reported deaths.
